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Virtual person creator Lia 27 raises C$5m in seed financing

Montreal-based Lia 27 is a developer of artificial intelligence and 3D realism through Lia, a virtual person.

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  • The lead investors have joined Lia 27’s board of directors
  • The funds raised will accelerate the company’s product development and expand its audience

Montreal-based Lia 27, a developer of artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D realism through Lia, a virtual person, has secured C$5 million in seed financing.

The round’s lead investors were not identified. They include the president of a gaming company, a wealth advisor and a global business magnate, the company said. All have joined Lia 27’s board of directors.

The funds raised will accelerate the development of Lia 27’s AI and 3D realism products and expand its audience from 300,000 to more than one million by early 2023.

Virtual person Lia has a large social media community and interacts with her audience one-on-one. She is available to chat 24/7 by phone, text or on Facebook Messenger.